EDMUNDSTON, NB – Primus Telecommunications is expanding its Edmundston-based customer contact centre, creating 113 new jobs in the region in the process.
"Based on the continued success of our Edmundston Call Centre operation, Primus Canada is thrilled to create more employment opportunities for residents of New Brunswick, and at the same time provide more Canadian-based Customer Service for our valued customers across Canada," said Andrew Day, senior vice president of residential services for Primus Canada, in a statement.
Primus established its Edmundston location in 1996 and expanded its operations in 2007 to employ more than 200 people. The provincial government has committed to providing the company with a forgivable loan of $7,500 for each of the 113 jobs created at the Edmundston centre, as part of its commitment to make economic development a priority for the province.
"The clear commitment that Primus has shown to Edmundston and to the province of New Brunswick underscores our government’s message that in New Brunswick companies can be more successful," said Minister of Business New Brunswick, Greg Byrne, in the announcement. "I am pleased that Primus has chosen New Brunswick for its expansion for the second time in as many years."
